TITLE:
Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Belfast Regime on Flexion Tendon Injury Zone V Using Tam Scoring
AUTHORS:
Maha Farhina, Bushra Zulfiqar, Maryam Noor, Saba Kiran, Faisal Akhlaq Ali Khan, Shafa Atullah
KEYWORDS:
Rehabilitation, Flexor Injury, Zone V, Early Mobilization, Belfast Technique
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Vol.13 No.9,
September
28,
2022
ABSTRACT: About 20% of injuries presented in the emergency room that require surgical repair involve the hand. Most of these injuries result from sharp objects such as glass and knives, and blades in case of suicide. In Pakistan, the most common injuries occur at the junction between the transverse distal crease on the wrist and the forearm muscles (zone 5). Wrist injuries are difficult to repair since they result in the tendon, ulnar and median nerve and arteries abrasion. In addition, an inadequate approach could damage abrasion and swelling of the flexor muscles, risking the functioning of the hand. A good outcome necessitates prioritizing the flexor muscles to avoid swelling and hand dysfunction. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Belfast rehabilitation in the treatment of flexion tendon injury. The process of rehabilitation was carried out for a period of 2 years. Using the Belfast regime as a post-rehabilitation regime ensures no adhesion formation, swelling, or delayed healing.